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Physical Hardware

Basic Components


This is a Mini PC purchased from AliExpress to act as a router/firewall. It only provides expansion through USB and focuses more on power efficiency than raw performance. This allows it to run without any fan for cooling.

Computer

Processor

Intel Pentium N4200 - Provides excellent mix between performance and efficiency using only 6W.

Cores / Threads 4 / 4
Base Frequency 1.1 GHz
Burst Frequency 2.5 GHz
Cache 2MB L2 Cache
TDP 6W

GPU

Integrated Intel HD Graphics 505

Cores / Threads4 / 4
Base Frequency200 MHz
Burst Frequency750 MHz
Max Memory8GB
QuickSync VideoYes

Motherboard

Form Factor Proprietary
CPU Soldered Intel Pentium N4200
Chipset unknown
Memory 1x DDR3 SODIMM socket supporting up to 8 GB of system memory
Video 1x HDMI
Networking 4x Intel i211AT 1GbE
PCI none
Storage
  • 1x mSATA
  • 1x SATA
USB
  • 4x External USB 2.0 (Type-A)
  • 2x External USB 3.0 (Type-A)
  • 1x Internal USB 2.0 (mPCIe)

Memory

Slot 1
Timetec Hynix IC 8GB DDR3L 1866MHz (1x8GB)
  • 2Rx8 Dual Rank
  • CAS Latency 13
  • 1.35V

Case

n/a

Storage

SATA1
Dogfish 128GB mSATA MLC SSD
SATA2
Inland Professional 128GB SATA MLC SSD

Cooling

n/a

Power Supply

n/a

UPS

n/a

Add-On Cards


mPCIe (USB)
Protectli Wifi Adapter
  • Wireless B/G/N at 2.4Ghz
  • USB Channel communication